Living in Farmington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farmington · Census data 2020–2024
Farmington has 140 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $53,750 (45% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $334,600, the median rent is $775/month.
Farmington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Farmington at a glance
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 63.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $334,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Farmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Farmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farmington the median home value is $334,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Farmington median household income
The median household income in Farmington is $53,750 and the income per person is $34,047. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Farmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 100
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.79
Farmington demographics
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 63.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 78
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farmington ›
Education in Farmington
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farmington
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 50%
Farmington vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Farmington, WA?
The median household income in Farmington is $53,750, 45% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Farmington?
The median home value in Farmington is $334,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Farmington?
The median gross rent in Farmington is $775 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Farmington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Farmington?
The median age in Farmington is 63.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Farmington?
The average commute to work in Farmington is 22 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farmington?
The unemployment rate in Farmington is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farmington?
16.7% of adults in Farmington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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